1998 HONDA CR-V Light on steering wheel

Troubleshooting
Erasing the DTC Memory
To erase the DTC{S) from the SRS unit, use a Honda
PGM Tester (see the Honda PGM Tester SRS Vehicle
System Supplement) or the following procedure.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect the SCS service connector to the MES con,
nector (2P). Do not use a jumper wire.
MEMORY ERASESIGNAL (MES} CONNECTOR I2PIIGRY, GRYI or IGRN, GRNI
SCS SERVICE CONNECTOR07PAZ - 0010100
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll),
4. The SRS indicator light comes on for about six sec-
onds and then goes off. Remove the SCS servjce con
nector from the MES connector {2P) within four sec-
onds after the SRS indicator light went otf.
5. The SRS indicator light comes on again. Reconnect
the SCS service connector to the MES connector(2P) within four seconds after the SRS indicator lioht
comes on,
6. The SRS indicator light goes otf. Remove the SCS
service connector from the MES connector (2P)
within four seconds.
7. The SRS indicator light indicates that the memory is
erased by blinking two times.
L Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for ten sec
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3.
Troubleshooting Intermittent
Failures
lf there was a malfunction. but it doesn't recur, it will be
stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and the
SRS indicator light comes on.
After checking the DTC, troubleshoot as follows:
1. Read the DTC (see "Reading the DTC").
4.
Erase the DTC memory (see "Erasing the DTC
Memory").
With the shift lever in neutral, turn the ignition switch
ON (ll), and let the engine idle.
The SRS indicator ljght comes on for about six sec-
onds and then goes off.
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Shake the wire harness and the connector, take a test
drive (quick acceleration, quick braking, cornering),
and turn the steering wheel fully left and right, and
hold it there for five to ten seconds to find the cause
of the intermittent failure.
lf the problem recurs, the SRS indicator light will
stay on.
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Problem recurs, light stays on.
6. lf you can't duplicate the intermiftent tailure, the sys-
tem is OK at this time.
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Driver's Airbag
Replacement lcont'd)
CAUTION: 8. sure to instattthe SRS wiring so that it isnot plnched or inlerfsring with other parts.
4. Place the new driver's airbag into the steeringwheel, and secure it with new Torx bolts.
TORX EOLTS9.8 N,m 11.0 kgl.m, 7.2 tbf,ftlFeplace.
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5. Connect the driver's airbsg 2p connector to thecable reel 2P connector, then install the accesspanel on the steering wheel.
Connect the battery positive cable. then connect thenegative cable.
After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper
system operation:
. Turn the ignition switch ON llt); the SRS indica-tor light should come on for about six secondsand then go off.. Mske sure both horn buttons work.o Take a test-drive, and make sure the cruise con-trol switches work.
7.
2P CONNECTOR
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Cable Reel
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Replacement (cont'dl
11.
Tighten the steering wheel bolt to the specifiedtorque, and connect the horn connector to the steering wheel. Then install the driver's airbag.
TORX BOLTS9.8 N.m (1.0 kgd.m,7.2 lbnftlReplace.DRIVER'S
Attach the cable reel 2P connector to the connectorholder. Then install (the knee bolster and)the driver,sdashboard lower cover.
BOLSTERl'98 - 00 modalsl
STEERING WHEEL BOLT38 N.m (3.9 kgl.m,28lbf.ftlReplace.
CABLE REEL
24-94
DRIVER'S DASHEOARD LOWER COVER
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Reconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector to thecable reel 2P connector, and reinstall the accesspanel on the steering wheel.
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the nega-tive cable.
After installing the cable reel, confirm proper sys-tem operation:
. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS indica-tor light should come on for about six secondsand then go off.
a Make sure both horn buttons work.. Go for a test drive. and make sure the cruise con-trol switches work.
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SRS Unit
Replacement (cont'dl
6. lnstall the new SRS unit. lf the Torx bolts you
removed in the previous step have red threads,
replace the Torx bolts.
TORX BOLTS9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbtft)Uso a Torx T30 bit.
Connect the SRS main harness l8P connector to the
SRS uniu push it into position until it clicks.
Install the SRS unit covers (right and left). Make
sure the covers snap together in the middle.
7.
8.
TORX BOLTS9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, ?.2Use . Torx T30 bh,
SRS UNIT
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9. Reconnect the driver's aibag 2P connector to the
cable reel 2P connector, then reinstall the access
panel on the steering wheel.
Reconnect the front passenger's airbag connector
to the SRS main harness.
Reconnect the left side wire harness 2P connector
to the driver's seat belt tensioner and the right side
wire harness 2P connector to the front passenger's
seat belt tensioner ('98 - 00 models).
Reinstall the center pillar lower trim panels {'98 - 99
modelsl.
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the nega-
tive cable.
After installing the SRS unit, confirm proper system
operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS
indicator light should come on for about six seconds
and then go off,
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